Anyma and Afterlife in Tulum: history and the 2027 season

Afterlife and Anyma are two of the most repeated searches when people talk about Tulum in January. This note sorts out what you need to know: who they are, what they did in Tulum and what was announced for the next season.

What is Afterlife?

Afterlife is a record label and melodic techno event series created by Tale Of Us, the Italian duo of Carmine Conte, known as MRAK, and Matteo Milleri, known as Anyma.

Afterlife became known for caring as much about the visuals as the music: big screens, digital art and a dark, melodic aesthetic. That sound is what many people now associate with melodic techno.

Who is Anyma?

Anyma is Matteo Milleri’s solo project. Besides producing, Anyma is known for his audiovisual shows. His Genesys show premiered at Printworks, London, in October 2022, and was later presented at Afterlife nights, including Tulum in 2023.

His most recent project is ÆDEN, an audiovisual show and concept that reaches Tulum in the 2027 season.

What is the history of Afterlife in Tulum?

Tulum is one of Afterlife’s most important locations. Its editions in recent years have been held at Zamna, the jungle site in the Riviera Maya, in early January.

Some facts from recent seasons:

• 2023: Tale Of Us and Anyma delivered one of the label’s most talked about nights in Tulum, with unreleased tracks and big visual production.
• 2024: Afterlife Tulum took place on January 4th and 6th at Zamna. Tale Of Us played both nights; Anyma presented Genesys on the 4th and MRAK his We Don’t Follow project on the 6th.
• 2025: the two night format came back, on January 4th and 6th.

That pattern explains why so many people plan their Tulum trip around the first days of January.

Does Anyma play Tulum in 2027?

Yes, at Zamna. For the festival’s ten years, Zamna announced Anyma with ÆDEN, The Lost Temple, on January 4th 2027, as an event with its own tickets. Read more about that season in Zamna Tulum and the January week.

That show belongs to Zamna, not to 420. For tickets and times, always go to the festival’s official ticketing, because details published on different sites do not always match.

After Anyma in Tulum: what does 420 do that week?

The day after the ÆDEN night, Tuesday January 5th 2027, from 9:00 to 16:00, 420 opens AURAE by 420 at a private luxury villa in Tulum.

AURAE has six special guests, artists from the Afterlife, Habitat, X and ÆDEN labels, with more surprises to be announced. It is an ultra limited capacity day party, 23 and over, for people who want to keep this sound going by day in a small place.

If it is your first time in the city, check the Tulum page and the Tulum raves guide before booking. The plan for those two days is in after Anyma in Tulum: the after party.

FAQ

Who are Tale Of Us?

An Italian duo made up of Carmine Conte (MRAK) and Matteo Milleri (Anyma). They created the Afterlife label and event series.

Where is Afterlife held in Tulum?

In recent seasons it was held at Zamna, the jungle site in the Riviera Maya, in early January.

Does Anyma play at AURAE by 420?

No. Anyma performs at Zamna on January 4th. AURAE features artists from the Afterlife, Habitat, X and ÆDEN labels.